https://softt.ban… Read Full Bio ↴1. Soft - alternative/shoegaze band from Ipoh,Malaysia
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Higher
Soft Lyrics
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You look like a student with a pencil in your pony tail
Excuse me for staring at the light iridescent color of your fingernails
Well I think the situations wrong
But you totally turn me on
It's unusually hard for me to just let you be
Lady in the black dress
Cuz I could take advantage
Of a soul so vulnerable, soft, and sweet
We could dive right in
Into the deep
But when we come up you might feel empty
And lady in the black dress
You'll never sit so close to me
I don't know what I'm doing
This lust is confusing how to I explain myself
Such a beautiful sadness behind her long lashes
Those eyes are crying out for help
And I think the situations wrong
But you totally turn me on
It's unusually hard for me to just let you be
Lady in the black dress
You shouldn't sit so close to me
Cuz I could take advantage
Of a soul so vulnerable, soft, and sweet
We could dive right in
Into the deep
But when we come up you might feel empty
And lady in the black dress
You'll never sit so close to me again
This mornings laid to rest
The casket has been sealed and blessed the day is gone
His widow noticed me
Looking at you she said
Don't you let love leave and get away
So let's cease the day
Lady in the black dress
You shouldn't sit so close to me
Cuz I could take advantage
Of a soul so vulnerable, soft, and sweet
We could dive right in
Into the deep
But when we come up you might feel empty
And lady in the black dress
You'll never sit so close to me again
Lady in the black dress (lady in the black dress)
You shouldn't sit so close to me
Cuz I could take advantage (I could take advantage)
Of a soul so soft and sweet
The song "Higher" by Soft explores the complicated feelings of lust and attraction towards a woman in a black dress. The lyrics describe the singer's internal struggle with their desires for the woman, as they feel like they may take advantage of her vulnerability. The opening lines set the scene with vivid imagery, describing the woman as a student with a pencil in her ponytail and highlighting the iridescent color of her fingernails. The singer is captivated by her beauty but is also conflicted by the potential harm their actions may cause.
The chorus repeats the warning to the woman in the black dress, telling her she shouldn't sit so close to the singer. The temptation is great, and the singer acknowledges that they could dive in and take advantage of her vulnerability. However, there is a fear that once the rush of the moment has passed, there will be emptiness and regret.
The bridge of the song is particularly interesting as it shifts the narrative to a funeral, where the widow notices the singer looking at the woman in the black dress. She advises the singer to "cease the day" and not let love get away. This moment adds another layer to the song, as it suggests that the singer may regret not taking a chance on this woman if they let her slip away.
Overall, "Higher" explores the complicated mix of attraction, vulnerability, and fear that people experience in relationships. It highlights the importance of being mindful of others' emotions and the potential consequences of our actions.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't know what you're doing
The other person does not have a clear idea about what they are doing in this situation.
You look like a student with a pencil in your pony tail
The other person has a youthful appearance, with a pencil stuck in their hair bun.
Excuse me for staring at the light iridescent color of your fingernails
The singer is apologizing for looking at the light-colored, shiny nails of the other person.
Well I think the situations wrong
The singer realizes that this situation may not be right for them.
But you totally turn me on
Despite feeling unsure, the artist finds the other person extremely attractive.
It's unusually hard for me to just let you be
The attraction is making it difficult for the singer to ignore the other person.
Lady in the black dress
The other person is wearing a black dress.
You shouldn't sit so close to me
The artist is warning the other person not to sit too close to them.
Cuz I could take advantage
The artist is worried that they may take advantage of the other person's vulnerability.
Of a soul so vulnerable, soft, and sweet
The other person is emotionally fragile and gentle.
We could dive right in
The singer is suggesting that they could start a relationship.
Into the deep
The relationship could be intense.
But when we come up you might feel empty
There may be emotional fallout from the intense relationship.
And lady in the black dress
The singer is addressing the other person again.
You'll never sit so close to me
The singer is warning the other person not to get too close again.
I don't know what I'm doing
The artist admits to feeling confused and unsure about the situation.
This lust is confusing how to I explain myself
The strong attraction is making it hard for the artist to communicate clearly.
Such a beautiful sadness behind her long lashes
The other person's eyes show a sad beauty.
Those eyes are crying out for help
The other person seems to be asking for help through their eyes.
And I think the situations wrong
The artist still believes the situation might be wrong for them.
But you totally turn me on
Despite doubts, the other person is still very attractive to the artist.
It's unusually hard for me to just let you be
The attraction is making it difficult for the artist to ignore the other person.
This mornings laid to rest
A new day has started.
The casket has been sealed and blessed the day is gone
The day has ended and is now over.
His widow noticed me
A woman who was married to someone else noticed the singer.
Looking at you she said
The woman addressed the singer while looking at the other person.
Don't you let love leave and get away
The woman is advising the singer not to let love slip away.
So let's cease the day
It's time to seize the day and take action on the attraction.
Lady in the black dress (lady in the black dress)
The singer is addressing the other person again, repeating the first line.
You shouldn't sit so close to me
The singer is warning the other person not to get too close.
Cuz I could take advantage (I could take advantage)
The singer once again expresses fear that they might exploit the other person's vulnerability.
Of a soul so soft and sweet
The other person has a gentle and caring personality.
Contributed by Anthony S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.